portable
Nigerian music star, singer Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has been disqualified from the 15th edition of Headies Awards scheduled to hold this year.
The organizers on Tuesday evening gave reasons for Portable’s disqualification. The stated that the singer was the founder of ‘One million Boys’, a suspected cult group in Lagos.
“The decision to disqualify Mr Okikiola is accentuated by series of misdemeanors by Mr Okikiola via his social media platforms.
“We shall not condone reckless and uncouth statements from artists and hereby disassociate ourselves from any individual linked to such assembly or activities linked to him as described.
“The music industry demands all-round excellence. It is extremely important for young artists being potential role models to exude professional responsibility, proper decorum and have respect for others”, Headies organizers stated.
Reacting to his disqualification, Portable said: “I am a child of light. I have fame, I have money, I have cars, I have wives, I have children. I am rich. People know me everywhere. I don’t regret my actions”, the singer said in a video while being caressed by his new wife.”
Headies Disqualifies Portable over unruly behavior
Street sensation, Habeeb Okikiola,better known as Portable, has been disqualified from nomination for the upcoming 15th Headies Awards.
The Headies’ organizers, Smooth Promotions Limited, stated in a statement that the decision to exclude Portable is highlighted by series of offenses by him via his social media channels.
Recall in May, Portable had promised to damage the other contenders in the categories he was nominated for If he didn’t win the award.
In a video that appeared online in June, Portable is shown attacking and hurting another person physically.
Portable, earlier this month, also published a video on social media stating that he is the founder of the notorious group in Lagos, ‘One Million Boys’.
The statement reads: “The decision to disqualify Mr Okikiola is accentuated by series of misdemeanors by Mr Okikiola via his social media platforms.
“We shall not condone reckless and uncouth statements from artists and hereby disassociate ourselves from any individual linked to such assembly or activities linked to him as described.
“The music industry demands all-round excellence. It is extremely important for young artists being potential role models to exude professional responsibility, proper decorum and have respect for others.”
Best Street Artist and Rookie of the Year were the two categories in which Portable was nominated.
